Tuberculosis is a deadly disease that causes trouble breathing. Doctors have developed effective medicines against it. But at the same time, the disease has become resistant to treatment. Tuberculosis explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it’s treated. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.